Following a 170-year-old map through London reveals hidden secrets
A modern-day explorer uncovers hidden secrets of Victorian London using a genuine 1850s map, revealing how the city's landscape has transformed while some mysteries remain eternal.
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Experts: External Wall Insulation Remains Safe and Effective
Leading building safety experts confirm properly installed external wall insulation remains safe and effective for UK homes, despite lingering Grenfell concerns. Discover why EWI is crucial for meeting net-zero targets.
Manchester Building Collapse Sparks Mass Evacuation
Emergency services have launched a major operation in Manchester city centre after a building partially collapsed, forcing evacuations and road closures as structural engineers assess the safety of the area.
Grand Designs project manager dies during filming
The construction industry mourns as 28-year-old project manager Ben Tisdall passes away while working on a Grand Designs project, prompting important safety conversations.
University of Cincinnati balcony collapse injures students
Emergency crews respond to terrifying balcony collapse at University of Cincinnati as multiple students fall 20 feet from third-floor apartment. Investigation focuses on structural integrity and safety compliance.
Grand Designs eco-cabin becomes damp, mouldy nightmare
A couple's sustainable Grand Designs vision in Cornwall turns disastrous as their eco-friendly cabin becomes plagued by damp, mould and structural issues, despite a £150,000 investment.
Ben Smith appointed Newcastle Building Society CEO
Newcastle Building Society announces Ben Smith as incoming Chief Executive, bringing extensive financial services experience to lead the mutual's next chapter of growth and member-focused strategy.
Four killed in Mississippi house collapse tragedy
Tragedy strikes Arkansas County as a residential property collapse claims four lives and leaves several critically injured in a devastating structural failure.
Women escape death in balcony collapse horror
Shocking CCTV captures the moment two women narrowly escape death when their balcony collapses beneath them during a casual gathering in a terrifying structural failure.
Mysterious hole in church wall baffles locals
A peculiar circular hole discovered in a historic UK church wall has left residents and internet sleuths utterly perplexed, with theories ranging from architectural quirks to supernatural phenomena.
Madrid Building Collapse Injures Three
Emergency services rushed to central Madrid after a multi-storey building partially collapsed, leaving three people with minor injuries. Latest updates on the structural failure investigation.
Indonesia school collapse: 67 dead as search ends
Rescue operations have concluded at the Indonesian school collapse site with 67 fatalities confirmed, as the community mourns one of the nation's worst educational facility disasters in recent memory.
Indonesia school collapse: Death toll rises in student tragedy
Rescue teams work against time in Indonesia after a devastating school collapse claims young lives, with many students still trapped beneath rubble in this education tragedy.
Indonesia School Collapse: Rescue Efforts Continue
Emergency crews work through the night searching for survivors after a devastating school collapse in Indonesia's West Java province leaves multiple children dead and many more trapped beneath rubble.
Indonesia School Collapse: Death Toll Hits 14
Tragedy deepens in Indonesia as emergency crews recover more victims from collapsed school building, with search operations continuing for missing persons amid growing community anguish.
Hero rabbi barricades synagogue against armed attacker
Quick-thinking rabbi prevents potential tragedy by securing synagogue during terrifying attack in northwest London. Read the full story of bravery and survival.
Indonesia school collapse: Children trapped, no answers
Families in Indonesia face agonising wait with no official apology or explanation after school building collapse leaves children buried in rubble.
Bronx Building Collapse: Rescue Operation Underway
A partial building collapse in New York's Bronx district has triggered a massive emergency response as rescue teams search for survivors amidst the rubble. Multiple injuries reported as residents describe chaos and devastation.
Gas explosion causes Manhattan apartment collapse, injuries reported
Emergency services respond to major incident in New York City after suspected gas explosion causes partial building collapse with several people hospitalised.
91 students missing in Indonesia school collapse rescue
A devastating school collapse in Indonesia leaves 91 students missing as rescue teams race against time in search and recovery operations two days after the tragedy.
Indonesia school collapse: Race to find survivors
Emergency crews work through the night after Al Khoziny Islamic school building collapse in East Java, with children among those trapped beneath debris as death toll rises.
Indonesia school collapse: Race to find survivors in rubble
Emergency crews work desperately through the night after a devastating school collapse in Indonesia leaves dozens trapped, with the death toll rising and families awaiting news of their children.
Major fire engulfs historic cinema roof - emergency services battle blaze
Major emergency response as fire tears through roof of landmark cinema building, with dramatic plumes of smoke visible for miles across the city.
Toby Carvery ceiling collapses during busy service
Shocking moment ceiling collapses at popular Toby Carvery restaurant in Sheffield, sending debris flying as diners scramble for safety. No serious injuries reported but dramatic footage captures the chaos.
Sydney store collapse shocks shoppers in city centre
Exclusive footage reveals terrifying moment Sydney's Désordre storefront collapses during business hours, narrowly avoiding catastrophe as shoppers flee falling debris in heart of shopping district.
Indonesia school collapse: 65 buried, rescue operation ongoing
Tragedy strikes Indonesian community as school building collapse leaves one dead and dozens trapped. Emergency services continue desperate search operation through the night.
Sydney school sexual abuse allegations spark police probe
Exclusive: Ella Clements bravely comes forward with disturbing claims of historical sexual abuse at prestigious Sydney boys' school, sparking police investigation and community outrage.
LA Skyscraper Collapse Simulation Reveals Earthquake Risk
A terrifying new simulation shows a 48-storey Los Angeles skyscraper collapsing during a major earthquake, exposing critical flaws in modern steel-frame designs and raising urgent safety questions for cities worldwide.
eBay letters reveal UK families' slavery compensation
A remarkable collection of 19th-century correspondence, discovered in an online auction, exposes the direct financial benefits reaped by prominent UK families from slavery compensation, challenging long-held narratives and prompting calls for a national r
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